This book has been enlarged with a new collection of short biographies of significant scientists, emphasising those involved with the diagnosis and therapy of rhythm disturbances, including electrophysiology and pacing. Altogether, almost 200 outstanding individuals, both historic and contemporary, are described. Also new to this edition is a special collection of original historical source materials, giving the reader an immediate sense of the way important breakthroughs in cardiology have been published through the years.

Written with the expertise and broad perspective of a specialist with over 30 years of experience in the field, this volume will be an enlightening and engaging resource for clinical cardiologists, cardiac nurses and technicians and any medical professional interested in cardiac arrhythmias.